HYPNOTHERAPY TRAINING NZ > Your FREE Consumer's Guide To A Credible Qualification
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Your FREE Consumer's Guide To A Credible QualificationHypnosis is a completely natural and safe state of mind and body. But hypnosis is by itself, is not a therapy. Hypnotherapy can include suggestion, motivation as well as other, more advanced, techniques delivered to the client, by the Hypnotherapist, while the client is in hypnosis. Other skills are also needed. The main one is communication skills. These will assist a professional Hypnotherapist have greater understanding of their client's issues and be able to assist them more fully. It is not just a case of asking the client "What have you come to see me about." It is very important that the Hypnotherapist you go to, or you would like your wife, mother sister, etc, to go to, has been properly and comprehensively trained, by an experienced and fully qualified trainer, one who is ethical and professional at all times. Researching Hypnotherapy training may leave you rather confused, because there are no legal regulations governing hypnotherapy, nor hypnotherapy training in New Zealand. Clever marketing may not give you all the information you need to make a wise and informed decision. Whether you are new to hypnotherapy or even if you are not, you may not know what you really need to learn to become a fully qualified hypnotherapist with a credible and reputable qualification. It is very possible that... you don’t know what you really need to know! Hypnotherapy training courses come in a variety of guises. Most hypnotherapy organisations in USA and UK (e.g. NGH and UKCHO) require a minimum of 120 hours of face-to-face classroom training for membership. At Alpha we have always met this criteria. Along with having a trainer who has many years of experience, extensive practise in a safe supervised environment is the most effective method of becoming a competent hypnotherapist. However, over the past few years there has been an increase in courses offering qualifications after far less hours, some of just a few days, and even "diploma" courses that are purely home study. No face-to-face contact, or supervised practise! It would pay to ask yourself… would you send your mother or daughter to a hypnotherapist with so little training? But then again, how would you know?
Advertising a “certificate” or “diploma” does not give you the full story. Hypnotherapy schools can give whatever name they like to their training. It is not like university, where a certificate, diploma, degree, etc. all require a set number of hours. And, unless it is stated in the school information, or you specifically ask, you won’t know what are the qualifications and experience of the trainer. With some, these can be sadly lacking. How can YOU tell if the course you are considering has a credible qualification?
To receive quality training and a credible qualification that you can be proud of, it is important that you choose a fully qualified and experienced Hypnotherapy trainer. And, one who has worked for many years, and continues to work, one-to-one with clients, using the most up-to-date techniques, along with traditional time tested, proven, methods. Before making your choice ask these questions....
Roger Saxelby has been teaching professional hypnotherapy since 1987. That year, after 7 years of full-time practice, Roger co-founded and became a trainer of the Auckland School of Hypnotherapy. In 1990 he established the Hypnotism Training Institute of New Zealand, and in 1998 this was re-named Alpha Hypnosis Training.
Yes. And don't just take our word for it. You can check this out by contacting experienced Hypnotherapists (we suggest those who have been in business at least 6 years or more). Every year we have prospective students referred to us by other Hypnotherapists, some of whom did not actually train with us originally. They have recommended Alpha as they have learnt of our excellent reputation within the profession, or may have done some additional training with us.
Most definitely! Most of Alpha’s graduates have passed the New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists Inc. (NZAPH) comprehensive exam on their first attempt. In fact, much of the Alpha exam aligns with the NZAPH exam. So, when you successfully complete the Alpha (final) exam much of it may be submitted for the NZAPH exam, so you have less work to do.
So another question to ask is... how many of their graduates have passed, or even attempted, the NZAPH exam? And if not, why not? Working within the profession is vital. Note… At Alpha we believe that if you intend to be a professional hypnotherapist you should join an professional hypnotherapy association, an incorporated society, such as the NZAPH. This organisation is completely independent of any school or trainer. Belonging to a professional association is an important part of your professional development. It shows you have made a commitment to the profession, that you will abide by the rules (the constitution and code of ethics) set out by a professional association. It also shows you are committed to increase your knowledge, as there is a requirement for a certain number of on-going training hours. Alpha recommends the NZAPH as it has the structure to assist you not only to become a member, but also to upgrade "through the ranks" to professional membership. And you are eligible to access cost effective professional indemnity insurance (and yes, this is very necessary). And, if you are intending to become a professional hypnotherapist, we believe your ultimate goal should be to become a Registered Hypnotherapist with the New Zealand Hypnotherapists Registration Board Inc.
Roger has been training Hypnotherapists since 1987. That's 24 years! Roger initially joined forces with a very experienced Hypnotherapist (Warren Fox) in 1987 to establish the Auckland School of Hypnotherapy. (He originally began working in Warren's practice in 1980). In 1990, after three years of teaching, and Warren planning to retire, Roger set up his own Hypnotherapy training school. Those three years with Warren as his mentor was a very valuable “apprenticeship”. Additionally, Roger has always used Hypnosis for therapy - helping people to make positive changes in their lives. He does not practice stage hypnosis for entertainment.
To achieve the depth of experience and knowledge to deliver quality Hypnotherapy training takes much more than just seeing a few clients over a few years. It requires many years of working face to face with 1000’s of clients to gain sufficient experience before even thinking about conducting training. Roger continues to expand his own hypnotherapy education, and has trained personally with other internationally respected teachers. World renowned hypnotherapists, leaders, and masters in their field, e.g. the legendary Gil Boyne (one of Roger’s main mentors) internationally acclaimed Dr. Michael Yapko, Charles Tebbetts, Dr. George Bien, Ormond McGill and Jim Goulding, amongst others. Often, enrolling in their basic trainings, and attending right through to advanced techniques with these trainers. In effect this was another kind of “apprenticeship”, but one he thought worthwhile, to learn from them, and hone his teaching skills.
In 2007, Roger travelled to Miami, Florida, and completed the highly regarded Hypnotherapy “Trainer’s Training” course with the International Association of Counsellors and Therapists (IACT). This type of training was not available when he first began teaching in 1987. Usually, successfully completing this training would result in receiving IACT Trainer status. However, Roger was awarded Master Trainer status, a title not given lightly by the IACT, and only awarded to very experienced and knowledgeable hypnotherapy trainers. His tutor for the training, world reknown hypnotherapist and trainer George Bien, made the comment in class that Roger should be out front, conducting the training, as he had so much knowledge and experience.
Roger's own training has provided great benefits to his students, as over the years he has integrated what he has learned into the Alpha courses. He continues to learn to improve his courses and is willing to make changes as techniques are developed. This means you will learn the very latest information and techniques available.
Yes, Roger is committed to ensuring that the standard for hypnotherapy training remains high. Having been chairperson of the Hypnotherapy Advisory Group to NZQA, he understands that for Hypnotherapy to be accepted by “main stream” (E.g. Govt departments, health insurers, etc) as well as having an independent registration board, it also needs to maintain, and continue to improve and upgrade standards for training. Roger is also on the Executive of the New Zealand Hypnotherapists Registration Board, the only independent hypnotherapy registration board in this country, and has also been involved with setting professional assessment criteria for registration.
Roger Saxelby has been at the forefront of the Hypnotherapy profession in NZ since becoming a full-time practitioner in 1980. For over 30 years he has served in different capacities in the NZ Hypnotherapy Association (as President, Secretary, Committee member, and Chairman of the Examination Board from its inception). He was responsible for setting up the original NZQA Hypnotherapy Advisory Board in 1993, and was on it until NZQA relinquished the Natural Therapies in 2007 (approximately). He has been active in NZAPH (Committee, Examination Board, Consultant), setting up the NZHRB (was a Foundation member and is on the Executive Board) and it was Roger who was responsible for the setting up of the NZ Hypnotherapy Federation (NZHF) the peak body “umbrella” organisation for the profession in this country. Roger is currently the main Alpha representative on its committee
Susan sees clients for personal sessions - specialising in weight release, hypnosis for fertility (infertility, IVF, IVM, etc) pregnancy, and birthing. Also the Goulding SleepTalk™ for Children programme. Susan and Roger are the New Zealand trainers for this programme.
Yes, Susan is also committed to the profession, and to ensuring high professional training standards are maintained and improved. She also served on the NZQA Hypnotherapy Advisory Group from 2000 on, which revised and set new standards for hypnotherapy training. Unfortunately, in 2007 NZQA suddenly relinquished moderation of all natural therapies, and removed them (including hypnotherapy) from the “Framework”. The (intended) National Hypnotherapy Qualification never eventuated. However, Susan firmly believes that high standards for hypnotherapy training need to be maintained for hypnotherapy to have any chance of being accepted “main stream” in the future. She continues to be actively involved in the profession, is on the New Zealand Hypnotherapy Federation committee, and the organising committee for the National Conference Weekend and Award Dinner, and is Secretary of the New Zealand Hypnotherapist Registration Board Inc. For more information on Susan check our About Us page.
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